The Geographer's Toolkit · Spatial Analysis Tools

Mapping the World

Exploration of map projections, scale, and the distortion inherent in representing a sphere on a flat surface.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do different map projections influence our perception of world power?
  2. 2How does scale change the way we interpret geographic data?
  3. 3What makes a map an effective tool for communication rather than just a mirror of reality?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.1.9-12C3: D2.Geo.3.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Geographer's Toolkit
Period: Spatial Analysis Tools

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